
Sunday School
"Character training is vital in the upbringing of children. If, as youngsters, they are trained in spiritual ideals, they will adhere to them always."
-Paramahansa Yogananda
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Our Sunday Schools include:
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Stories
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Chanting
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Energization Exercises
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Meditation
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And fun activities based on the teachings of our Guru Paramahansa Yogananda.
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Our Sunday School is open from 11am - 12pm on the first Sunday of each month. Please check our schedule page for exact times, which can change when there is a special service.
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Sunday School Pre Service activities start at 10:50 AM, and the main Sunday School classes are from 11 AM - 12 PM, concurrent with the Sunday morning Reading Service. Parents and guardians are encouraged to drop off their children at the classrooms between 10:45 AM and 11:00 AM and pick up their kids promptly after the reading service.
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Children ages 3-18 years old are welcome:
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Preschool - 3 to 6 years old
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Juniors - 7 to 12 years old
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Teen group 13- 18 years old
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We have 3 Sunday School teachers, all devoted members and parents, who have been approved by the Managing Council as well as the SRF Youth Services department. They have received all the necessary training to conduct Sunday School classes as required by SRF:
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Janaki Yenamandra--our fearless Sunday School leader and business owner
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Kristie Dowling--our Teen Coordinator and professional teacher
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Nestor Jiminez--devoted father and Service Reader​​
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If you are an SRF member and are interested in becoming a Sunday School teacher or assistant, please email us at info@srftampabay.org.